Castelvecchio Pascoli
Castelvecchio Pascoli: a special place
Hello friends! Today I want to talk to you about a very special place located in the heart of Tuscany: Castelvecchio Pascoli, a hamlet in the municipality of Barga, situated in the Serchio valley. This village has a very interesting history and a strong connection to one of Italy's greatest poets of all time: Giovanni Pascoli.
The history of Castelvecchio Pascoli
Giovanni Pascoli, along with his sister Maria, moved to Castelvecchio Pascoli at the end of the 19th century after the tragic deaths of their parents and brother. Here, he found the peace and tranquility he needed to dedicate himself to poetry and the study of classical literature. In the house he bought, called "Cardosi-Carrara," the three desks he used for working in three languages - Italian, Latin, and Greek - are still visible.
In this place, Pascoli found inspiration for many of his poems, including the famous collection "Canti di Castelvecchio." This collection is full of autobiographical references and represents rural life with barghigiani dialect terms. Pascoli used a Latin quote as the starting motto of the collection: "arbusta iuvant humilesque myricae," which means "we like shrubs and even humble tamarisks." This quote gives us an idea of Pascoli's poetic style, which valued simplicity and the beauty of nature.
Today, Pascoli's house in Castelvecchio Pascoli has become the Pascoli Museum House, where visitors can still admire the poet's personal belongings and visit his bedroom, living room, and kitchen. Next to the museum house is also the chapel where Pascoli is buried.
Infrastructure and transportation
Castelvecchio Pascoli is easily accessible thanks to the regional road 445 della Garfagnana and the provincial road 7. Several bus lines operated by CTT Nord run on both roads, allowing access to other municipalities in the area. Castelvecchio Pascoli also has a train station on the Lucca-Aulla line, served by Trenitalia trains.
Sports
If you are a sports enthusiast, Castelvecchio Pascoli is the right place for you! Here, you'll find the sports complex of "Il Ciocco," which hosted the second edition of the Mountain Bike World Championships in the '90s. This event was a great success and put Castelvecchio Pascoli on the international map.
Conclusions
In conclusion, Castelvecchio Pascoli is an enchanting and historical place that absolutely deserves a visit. Whether you are passionate about poetry, sports or simply looking for a bit of tranquility, this village will surely win you over. I invite you to consider Castelvecchio Pascoli for your next trip and I hope that you can appreciate the beauty and magic of this place, just as I did!
